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Bell throws four touchdowns as Eagles survives UNC rally
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (2-5) earned a much-needed win over the University of Northern Colorado Bea…
David Gaines, former Globetrotter, college coach, dies at 80
DETROIT (AP) — David “Smokey” Gaines, the former Harlem Globetrotters and ABA player who coached at Detroit-Mercy and San Diego State, has died. He was 80.
College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season
The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
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Syracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadership
Syracuse coach Dino Babers sees a somewhat reassuring positive as the opener of his fifth season at the helm of the Orange looms.
BYU rolls past Navy 55-3 in season-opener with no fans
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake did a fine job of keeping his players safe from COVID-19 while getting them ready to open a new football season.
B12 nears kickoff with games not being played stark reminder
With most Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that the best job is being done to ensure the safety of players,…
Southern Miss' Hopson out as coach; Walden takes over
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over as interim coach.
B12 nears kickoff with game not being played stark reminder
With nine Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that the best job is being done to ensure the safety of players,…
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson passes away at age 91
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson, who called Washington State football for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 91.
Experience helps Brice win job to become Duke's starting QB
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe says Chase Brice’s game experience at Clemson helped him earn the Blue Devils’ starting quarterback job for Saturday’s season opener at No. 10 Notre Dame.
The Summer of COVID-19 ends with health officials worried
The Lost Summer of 2020 drew to a close Monday with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another c…
Dwight Anderson, former Kentucky and USC hoops player, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Anderson, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court playing basketball at Kentucky and Southern California, has died. He was 61.
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Marshall rolls 59-0 in dazzling debut for QB Wells
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Grant Wells threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns to set and tie school records for a debut quarterback and Marshall rolled past Eastern Kentucky 59-0 on Saturday in both teams' season op…
Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dal…